Opinion of the Court by MOON, C.J.
Minor-appellant John Doe (Minor) appeals from a family court order entered after he was orally adjudicated as a law violator. Appellee State of Hawai`i (the prosecution) contends that Minor's appeal contains jurisdictional defects that mandate dismissal. For the reasons discussed herein, we agree and, therefore, dismiss this appeal.
I. BACKGROUND
A. Minor's Prior Adjudications
Minor was adjudicated...
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